Without an executive in place, Robin Swann cannot act alone to lift restrictions, lawyers advise.

Brandon Lewis says the executive must be restored whatever the results of May's assembly election.

The 27-year-old is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder over the shooting on Tuesday.

The UK government wants to reach a solution urgently after NI's power-sharing collapse last week.

A charity says the Stormont crisis overshadows a 10-year strategy due to be published this month.

Schools are often waiting longer for work to begin with firms pulling out of contracts in some cases.

A Northern Ireland council sets up its own academy, which covers training costs for new HGV drivers.

Total turnover rose by 9% to £2.43bn while input costs increased 10%, according to new figures.

Mary Lou McDonald says Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne is "quite some record".

Masked men who shot a man in Strabane also "put a gun" in younger brother's face, grandmother says.

Chief Constable Simon Byrne also told assembly members the PSNI was facing a "dire fiscal outlook".

An energy credit will be doubled to €200 and public transport fares will be cut by 20%.

The Northern Ireland Civil Service say Neil Gibson will take up the role as soon as possible.

The isolation period for most cases and contacts in NI care homes has been reduced from 14 days.

"Shocking" rates of attendance have been reported in some schools, say NI Assembly members.

BBC News NI explains the difference between the assembly and executive and how they operate.

Brandon Lewis says the next assembly election will take place on 5 May as planned.

Health Minister Robin Swann says he's taking legal advice on how he can act to "replace the bulk of restrictions".

DUP leader says it will be "difficult" to form an executive after an election if issues around the Brexit deal remain.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the DUP will field three candidates in the constituency in the election.

Bills going through Stormont have been placed into uncertainty due to Paul Givan's resignation.

The first and deputy first minister can't operate in isolation; when one goes so does the other.

The 1972 Five Nations was abandoned after Scotland & Wales decided not to play in Ireland. It meant England's 1973 match in Dublin was emotionally charged.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

BBC News NI looks at where Northern Ireland stands in regards to Covid rules after Thursday's relaxations.

Judi Dench and Ciarán Hinds have both been nominated for Oscars for their performances in Belfast.

A report finds "collusive behaviour" by police in a number of loyalist murders between 1990 and 1998.

Cancer services could be affected if a new budget is not passed at Stormont, Cancer Research UK says.

Mary Lou McDonald says she supports the idea of a tree being planted at Stormont to mark the occasion.

Manufacturing and engineering firms are recruiting apprentices to address a shortage of skilled workers.

A County Donegal pub introduces a fine jar to help steer conversations away from Covid-19.

The body of a former republican prisoner was found on the shores of Lough Neagh in January 2008.

Court hears Ryan Walters made admission to his former partner after the attack.

Brooke Scullion will fly the flag for Ireland at the contest in Italy with her song That's Rich.

Steelstown win the All-Ireland Intermediate Club title after beating Trim 3-14 to 2-5 in an action-packed Croke Park decider.

Ms Robinson was regular contributor to BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Radio Foyle and the Irish News.

Taoiseach Mícheál Martin said findings by the Police Ombudsman's report were “deeply disturbing”.

The new uniform for the Irish police service includes polo shirts and a two tone jacket.

Glasnevin Cemetery's Necrology Wall remembers all those killed between 1916 and 1923.

The world marks the centenary of James Joyce's Ulysses, but the novel wasn't always celebrated.

The former Irish Defence Forces soldier is accused of being a member of the terrorist group.

A panel of experts will still be needed as the country emerges from the pandemic, Ireland's chief medical officer says

Matches involving the Cork senior football and hurling teams are to be moved out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, due to its proximity to Ed Sheeran concerts at the stadium.